The past two matches each have ended in ties (2-2 in Portland on July 4, 1-1 at Chicago on July 9), and the teams also are neck-and-neck in the NWSL standings, each holding 25 points on identical 7-6-4 records.

The Thorns can break that tie in the standings with a victory when the teams square off at 5 p.m. Thursday in Lisle, Ill.

Watch the match as it unfolds above (video via NWSL) and check back for a full recap after the game.